I just had my second flight with this glider today. I had to paint some lines and colors on it. The first time I couldn't see it! It is a lot of fun. Caught some thermals and needed a couch to sit on because it wouldn't come down. Thanks for the video.
Chalk and cheese buddy. This is meant for dives and aerobatics. The Heron is all about floating and catching thermals...although it does nicely loop and slow roll. Pick the weapon that suits your mood.
You are very kind to reply, the Heron appeals to me but unavailable here. Had the old Conscendo s out tonight as a 32c day & lots of thermals. Many thanks indeed
Awesome vid, question....do u programme your esc to have the brake on when u back off the throttle or do u just not bother...as I'm wondering if i should programme mine to as the prop just won't fold back when I back off on mine....
@@EssentialRC yea they fold back a treat but the dude in the hobby shop said indont need to worry about programming the brake.....so what do u think on that? Thanks man appreciate the help
I disagree with him. If the brake isn't applied when you zero throttle on the transmitter the propellor can continue to windmill as the model moves through the air. If the motor/prop is braked the propellers will forced to fold.
It looks just like my First Airplane, the One that was a Trainer on Ordering from other places than Banggood! Banggood Loves Your Money ,But Doesn't give two shits about Customer Well I Hope they Love U Mr. Dom
@@EssentialRC thanks. Though 4S recommended, how will it fly (or not fly) on 3S? I have several 3S batts but none 4S yet. I've enjoyed being subscribed to the channel.
We could argue semantics. It doesn't really matter. Depends how you fly it I guess. Power up to altitude, zero the throttle, cruise around, catch a thermal...could have done that but would've made for a fairly boring flight video.
@@EssentialRC Lol, what's boring is watching through the whole flight wondering when you're going to take it up and let it glide, or see how it catches lift along one of the treelines. I clicked to see a GLIDER, not just some really long winged parkflyer. I'm WAY more interested in it's thermal performance and off power characteristics than doing powered passes. It would have been a lot less boring to see a glider perform as a glider. When you have a test flight of a glider you should assume people are clicking to see some gliding. Much less boring and disappointing, this is like watching a boat review where you chuck it into a mud puddle upside down, spin the prop and flail the rudder around.
@@rustymustard7798 having seen this plane flown as a glider I can say it performs very well. My mates used power for take off and height gain then glided from height performing all of the usual routine, then as we were flying from a slope, he used ridge lift to regain height. It does this very well.👍
@@rustymustard7798totally agree. I haven’t found one review of this glider where they show how it performs as a glider. It’s just welp let’s see how she stunts. I don’t give one rip about how a glider stunts. I’m still searching for a good video of this thing gliding I’d like to buy one if it glides well.
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I just had my second flight with this glider today. I had to paint some lines and colors on it. The first time I couldn't see it! It is a lot of fun. Caught some thermals and needed a couch to sit on because it wouldn't come down. Thanks for the video.
Hi guys, this is absolutely amazing. Thanks again for the efforts to bring us nices contents. Luv the channel 😁
Our pleasure!
Very nice. ❤️❤️
Nice glider and flight!!
Nice, Jason
Flies great!
Nice so far. Reminds me of the Multiplex Funray a bit.
Yes, I have the same impression.
Great video & flight...many thanks indeed. How did it compare with the Multiplex Heron?
Chalk and cheese buddy. This is meant for dives and aerobatics. The Heron is all about floating and catching thermals...although it does nicely loop and slow roll. Pick the weapon that suits your mood.
You are very kind to reply, the Heron appeals to me but unavailable here. Had the old Conscendo s out tonight as a 32c day & lots of thermals. Many thanks indeed
How you mounted the Camera?
Awesome vid, question....do u programme your esc to have the brake on when u back off the throttle or do u just not bother...as I'm wondering if i should programme mine to as the prop just won't fold back when I back off on mine....
Yes. ESC should have brake on with folding propellors. Make sure the props fold back if model is nose up.
@@EssentialRC yea they fold back a treat but the dude in the hobby shop said indont need to worry about programming the brake.....so what do u think on that? Thanks man appreciate the help
I disagree with him. If the brake isn't applied when you zero throttle on the transmitter the propellor can continue to windmill as the model moves through the air. If the motor/prop is braked the propellers will forced to fold.
Is the fox 3000mm worth the extra $?
I have a question, can you tell me if there is any upward movement available on the flap control surface?
No there isnt
Nice flight well done 🥳🍾 what is your CG? 70mm? Did you try 80mm??
great video! i plan to order one! new subscriber!
It looks just like my First Airplane, the One that was a Trainer on Ordering from other places than Banggood! Banggood Loves Your Money ,But Doesn't give two shits about Customer
Well I Hope they Love U Mr. Dom
Nice video! Just sadly no gliding review xD I love your channel anyway :)
Yeah, sorry. I'll do another 'thermal' powered video soon !
Which receiver did you choose for this one? Just curious.
7 channel Spektrum full range receiver.
@@EssentialRC thanks. Though 4S recommended, how will it fly (or not fly) on 3S? I have several 3S batts but none 4S yet. I've enjoyed being subscribed to the channel.
Does it perform good on a 3s batt ? Or must be a 4s ?
Didn't try 3S. 4S gave good power. I wouldn't try less.
It flies a little faster than I would have expected.
It's more for aerobatics so no surprise on that.
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I love the looks of the 3 meter fox but I think this one is a better "glider".
I wouldn't agree with that. This is more suited to aerobatics than gliding and thermalling. No bad thing. Now FMS have got both bases covered.
It s a foamy glider , that means it s gonna loose stiffness pretty soon , and it s prone to loose quality as it gets weathered
Hmmm...i think the carbon in the airframe will maintain the rigidity...and its predominantly white so no scheme to get rash
Essential RC with hindsight I miss the old Sagitta Carrera or Acro Multiplex these were pure bred gliders
Is it really a glider??. It is nice, but not a glider!!
We could argue semantics. It doesn't really matter. Depends how you fly it I guess. Power up to altitude, zero the throttle, cruise around, catch a thermal...could have done that but would've made for a fairly boring flight video.
@@EssentialRC Lol, what's boring is watching through the whole flight wondering when you're going to take it up and let it glide, or see how it catches lift along one of the treelines. I clicked to see a GLIDER, not just some really long winged parkflyer. I'm WAY more interested in it's thermal performance and off power characteristics than doing powered passes.
It would have been a lot less boring to see a glider perform as a glider. When you have a test flight of a glider you should assume people are clicking to see some gliding. Much less boring and disappointing, this is like watching a boat review where you chuck it into a mud puddle upside down, spin the prop and flail the rudder around.
@@rustymustard7798 having seen this plane flown as a glider I can say it performs very well. My mates used power for take off and height gain then glided from height performing all of the usual routine, then as we were flying from a slope, he used ridge lift to regain height. It does this very well.👍
@@EssentialRC yes, semantics. I never find watching gliders boring. To each, their own. New sub here, thanks.
@@rustymustard7798totally agree. I haven’t found one review of this glider where they show how it performs as a glider. It’s just welp let’s see how she stunts. I don’t give one rip about how a glider stunts. I’m still searching for a good video of this thing gliding I’d like to buy one if it glides well.